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are led by the syrian government. there's a lot of skepticism about it, certainly from the population, the opposition who have suffered so much as a result of the government crackdown, and also from the international community. even the united nations secretary general, who basically discounted a syrian attempt at parliamentary elections, within the last two weeks. the syrian government has promised reforms, while also carrying out massive attacks on syrian population centers at the same time. which is why it's credibility is so questioned. what's been interesting is that even the government has started to admit that there are different kinds of protesters in opposition to it. there are those that are peaceful protesters, and those that are armed and those that may be affiliated with groups like al qaeda. and that's a big shift from a year and three months ago -- >> okay. >> -- when it claimed that any protester was a member of al qaeda and israel at the same time. >> ivan watson, thanks so much, reporting from turkey
are led by the syrian government. there's a lot of skepticism about it, certainly from the population, the opposition who have suffered so much as a result of the government crackdown, and also from the international community. even the united nations secretary general, who basically discounted a syrian attempt at parliamentary elections, within the last two weeks. the syrian government has promised reforms, while also carrying out massive attacks on syrian population centers at the same time....
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you have a federal government and now a government and what do we expect? we expect due diligence. you can tell them your name is anything and they have to confirm and verify. there are both sides to this equation. for her part she is a runaway and arrested for shop lifting and lies to the authorities and says i am this cortez that up thats to be wanted as a columbia national and is deported and the real issue for the government is they should have confirmed they are story and in confirming her story they would have no doubt determined she is an american citizen, a minor, and should not have been deported and i think the give away may have been the fact she didn't even speak spanish. what do you know? >> you would think. the lawsuit has been filed and attorney general eric holder, homeland security secretary, janet napolitano and other officials asked for $15 million. our affiliate in texas says ice is not commenting so far and so far no response from the department of justice and do you think that the federal government should settle? >> well, i think ultimately what will happen i
you have a federal government and now a government and what do we expect? we expect due diligence. you can tell them your name is anything and they have to confirm and verify. there are both sides to this equation. for her part she is a runaway and arrested for shop lifting and lies to the authorities and says i am this cortez that up thats to be wanted as a columbia national and is deported and the real issue for the government is they should have confirmed they are story and in confirming her...
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and the israeli government continues to take the same path that they have taken in the past. relying very much on the military power. you know, our people have endured so much. we are aspiring to see an end to the israeli occupation and be able to live in peace and dignity. as long as israelis don't get that, i don't think we'll ever see peace or security in the middle east. >> and i'm reading, mr. ambassador, just getting a statement in from the state department as it concerns secretary clinton, and as soon as we get more information on this, i'll read it to our viewers. basically, it's saying that the secretary has been made numerous phone calls and she underscored israel's right to self defense when rockets are falling on its citizens and then on and on. we'll get the full statement up for our viewers in a moment. anderson, back to you. you said it was a police station, and we understand that there's video coming in shortly of a second blast as you were on the air there. the people in israel are dealing with -- they have this iron dome system. where you are, that's not in
and the israeli government continues to take the same path that they have taken in the past. relying very much on the military power. you know, our people have endured so much. we are aspiring to see an end to the israeli occupation and be able to live in peace and dignity. as long as israelis don't get that, i don't think we'll ever see peace or security in the middle east. >> and i'm reading, mr. ambassador, just getting a statement in from the state department as it concerns secretary...
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. >> now embroiled in litigation with the government, over working condition, sea world said it could only give us a written statement about that video, which says in part, it shows the trainer's remarkable composure and the skillful execution of an emergency response, which helped result in a successful outcome. sea world's trainer returned to work shortly after this incident and remains a member of the team to this day. just as the debate continues, too, over trainers coming nose to nose with the sea's top predators. >> the only reason to get into the water with them is entertainment. >> over how close man and beast should be as the show goes on. tom foreman, cnn, washington. >> david kirby is the author of "death at sea world." he obtained the video of the 2006 incident through an information request. he joins me now. good to see you again. you said she was making a point due to her calf. how so? >> her calf was in a back pool and she was being forced to do a show in the front pool. this had happened several times before. when she would hear her calf call to her, she would break fr
. >> now embroiled in litigation with the government, over working condition, sea world said it could only give us a written statement about that video, which says in part, it shows the trainer's remarkable composure and the skillful execution of an emergency response, which helped result in a successful outcome. sea world's trainer returned to work shortly after this incident and remains a member of the team to this day. just as the debate continues, too, over trainers coming nose to...
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the debt-ridden country has until thursday to either form a government or call for new elections. so walking through the domino effect here, no government means greece could run out of money to pay its debts and that may crash the euro. >>> taxing the rich. well, that's one way california governor jerry brown plans to solve his state' $16 billion budget crisis. he hopes the tax hike coupled with cuts to health care for the poor and fewer work hours for state employees will help close the gap. but governor brown warns that if voters don't approve the plan, billions will be cut from education programs. >>> and do you hear the names ethan, olivia or noah perhaps quite a bit lately? it could be because those are some of the most popular baby names of 2011. the social security administration published the full list today. the top three boys names are jacob, mason and william. and the top three girls names are sophia, isabela and emma. i'm always interested in these lists. i'm always looking at what big news events happened in the past year and what movies started these trends. >> i'm f
the debt-ridden country has until thursday to either form a government or call for new elections. so walking through the domino effect here, no government means greece could run out of money to pay its debts and that may crash the euro. >>> taxing the rich. well, that's one way california governor jerry brown plans to solve his state' $16 billion budget crisis. he hopes the tax hike coupled with cuts to health care for the poor and fewer work hours for state employees will help close...
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and get people off government reliance. that's candria crisp who wants what some of republicans are pushing for, saying they want more spending cuts in the legislation. i think we have time to jump in with one more. the people in congress have their form of entitlements but still end up on vacation with no work done. that's terrace hogan. one of many people complaining that congress only got back together in this respect in recent days and hasn't had this worked out a long time ago. we're going to be sharing your comments throughout the afternoon. throughout the evening. go ahead and send them and martin, we'll be back later on with more. >> congress does work for the people. maybe it's good they hear from the home office from time to time. >>> well there's only one place to spend new year's eve and that is right here with anderson cooper and kathy griffin. they've got a special preview for us. >>> restore revive rejuvenate rebuild rebuild rebuild . >>> leading our coverage from times square on new year's eve. anderson coop
and get people off government reliance. that's candria crisp who wants what some of republicans are pushing for, saying they want more spending cuts in the legislation. i think we have time to jump in with one more. the people in congress have their form of entitlements but still end up on vacation with no work done. that's terrace hogan. one of many people complaining that congress only got back together in this respect in recent days and hasn't had this worked out a long time ago. we're going...
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government with the corruption they see in the pakistani government. a lot goes into the anger here. it's not always easy to explain, fred. >> thank you so much from islamabad. >>> fierce street battles have killed more people in syria, and an opposition group says at least 82 people died today. cnn has obtained exclusive video from a journalist who spent time with rebel units fighting bashar al assad's forces. in the city of alepo, and it shows the fire -- the fighters aren't just syrians. they're coming from other countries determined to defeat al assad's regime. here's nick payton-walsh. >> reporter: in allepo, the fight is most moechl syrian to syrian, street to street. but the radio is for us. a foreign fighter, he is libyan. he says he braves the regime's tank shells because his fight for libya compelled him to also fight. >> you know, as his tour in libya. you cannot say this is not freedom fighters. they want to be free of the government. i don't know why they watch. >> libya got nato's help. syria for now gets his. >> he has to -- >> the syria
government with the corruption they see in the pakistani government. a lot goes into the anger here. it's not always easy to explain, fred. >> thank you so much from islamabad. >>> fierce street battles have killed more people in syria, and an opposition group says at least 82 people died today. cnn has obtained exclusive video from a journalist who spent time with rebel units fighting bashar al assad's forces. in the city of alepo, and it shows the fire -- the fighters aren't...
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is it possible that the government could file more charges again them? >> they have the legal right to say tomorrow that we're going to retry him on those fife counts. i think cooler heads will prevail, this was a very marginal case to start with. >> you say marginal because? >> because it was not a conventional crime, there has never been a justice department prosecution for similar activity. you know, the deterrent effect of this case is negligible because the facts are just so odd, especially in the post citizens unite world where the supreme court is essentially deregulating american campaigns, the idea that they would try to put john edwards in prison again after failing to dramatically and spending so much time and so much money, i just think it's time to closed this shop down. >> the fact that the jury couldn't reach a verdict on five of the six counts, does that tell you anything about the case itself? i mean how often does this happen? >> it happens quite frequently, but i will tell you that the interesting thing that jeff just hinted at or actu
is it possible that the government could file more charges again them? >> they have the legal right to say tomorrow that we're going to retry him on those fife counts. i think cooler heads will prevail, this was a very marginal case to start with. >> you say marginal because? >> because it was not a conventional crime, there has never been a justice department prosecution for similar activity. you know, the deterrent effect of this case is negligible because the facts are just...
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government, other government agencies like your former agency, have operations in syria to help assure the security of the chemical weapons? >> again, i'm not going to comment on specific operations. only to tell you that we are taking every step possible to make sure that those chemical sites are secure. >> those chemical weapons, obviously, a major point of concern. one of many concerns. ivan watson's on the ground, inside syria. he joins me now. intense fighting in and around aleppo. both the assad regime and the opposition are claiming victories. what have you seen? what's the latest? >> reporter: with our eyewitness vantage point, what we saw was a rebel offensive that started at sunset sunday night. the rebels attacked the last syrian army checkpoint before the gates of aleppo to the north of the city. it was a firefight that lasted hours. and in the end the rebels overran this entrenched syrian army position that had more than a dozen tanks. it had machine guns firing into the night sky in all directions. hitting surrounding villages. in the end, they overran it. and today we sa
government, other government agencies like your former agency, have operations in syria to help assure the security of the chemical weapons? >> again, i'm not going to comment on specific operations. only to tell you that we are taking every step possible to make sure that those chemical sites are secure. >> those chemical weapons, obviously, a major point of concern. one of many concerns. ivan watson's on the ground, inside syria. he joins me now. intense fighting in and around...
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since then, states have gotten more lax, the federal government hasn't done anything. we're at a point where we're going to see what we're made of. i feel there's a degree of heartbreak and a level of outrage that is bigger than i've ever seen. we're going to find out if we're willing to do something. >> i agree, one of the reasons that president obama is emotional about this now, since he's been president, this is the fourth time he's talked in front of a community torn apart by shootings. this is bordering on an epidemic, something has to happen. >> it's not bordering any more, it is. >> it is an epidemic. >> i think something will change. for the first time out of this misery, i feel a little bit of hope. i watched your show friday, the amount of outrage in your voice was higher than i had ever scene. i thought about "saturday night live" last night, with that rendition of "silent night." we don't know that some of the things being proposed are the right answers. the president acknowledged that tonight. he said causes are complex. we have an obligation to try. i thi
since then, states have gotten more lax, the federal government hasn't done anything. we're at a point where we're going to see what we're made of. i feel there's a degree of heartbreak and a level of outrage that is bigger than i've ever seen. we're going to find out if we're willing to do something. >> i agree, one of the reasons that president obama is emotional about this now, since he's been president, this is the fourth time he's talked in front of a community torn apart by...
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after successfully forming a new government, something the economically devastated country has done without for the last 223 days. >>> the u.s. economy not getting much of a boost from the federal reserve today. chairman ben bernanke announcing the extension of "operation twist" which aims at keep borrowing costs low, but has only had a modest effect so far. >>> and ever had it up to here at the airport? tired of long lines and intrusive patdowns? well, this woman was. not only did the camera catch the patdown, well, it also caught the passenger shall we say patting back? carol price, that's her name, is a retired tsa agent. she says she was only demonstrating what happened to her. the law, though, says otherwise and she's being charged with misdemeanor battery. and anderson, she's heading to court next month. >> wow. she's been charged with misdemeanor battery for that? >> yep. they're saying she did not ask before she put her hands on the supervisor and that's what she's facing. >> wow. and she's a former tsa person? that's really interesting. >> she is. and she's claiming that -- she say
after successfully forming a new government, something the economically devastated country has done without for the last 223 days. >>> the u.s. economy not getting much of a boost from the federal reserve today. chairman ben bernanke announcing the extension of "operation twist" which aims at keep borrowing costs low, but has only had a modest effect so far. >>> and ever had it up to here at the airport? tired of long lines and intrusive patdowns? well, this woman...
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>> i think they are ready from the government perspective. i ho the people are ready, mentally prepared and have done the preparation we have been preaching about at home and prepared to live three or four days without electricity. the storm even though it's a category one has t capacity to turn the lights out. be prepared. to spend some time without electricity. >> the leadership at the state and local level is a different story. than seven years. >> different story. infrastructure is different. the levee system is better. on any given day, mother nature can beat us, you know that. >> it is a slow-moving storm, even though people may say this is a low cat 2, we are looking at a lot of storm surge and rain over a 24-hour period. >> if you were in this area, new orleans, st. bernard parish, you cannot live a few days without electricity meaning air conditioning and all the amenities that go with it, you need to leave. i know the politicians have tried to paint this, but if you have problems, you need to leave. >>> if you have a medical conditi
>> i think they are ready from the government perspective. i ho the people are ready, mentally prepared and have done the preparation we have been preaching about at home and prepared to live three or four days without electricity. the storm even though it's a category one has t capacity to turn the lights out. be prepared. to spend some time without electricity. >> the leadership at the state and local level is a different story. than seven years. >> different story....
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there are large parts of syria which are not under government control, which can be protected. there's aid organizations working there with no problems at all. i think we should be there. this country, wolf, is key to the middle east. if it collapses into chaos, worst case scenario, we truly are in trouble. i think we need to know how bad it is right now. we have to put people on the ground in touch with the syrian opposition to determine what's going on. >> all right. fran townsend, thank you. bob baer, thanks to you as well. >> thank you. >>> a diplomatic defeat for the united states and israel as palestinians celebrate a vote at the united nations. a live report from ramallah is straight ahead. ♪ [ male announcer ] lifts to clear obstacles. ♪ lowers to cut drag. rises to every challenge. the class exclusive air suspension in the new 2013 ram 1500. engineered to move heaven and earth. guts. glory. ram. i put away money. i was 21, so i said, "hmm, i want to retire at 55." and before you know it, i'm 58 years old. time went by very fast. it goes by too, too fast. ♪ but i
there are large parts of syria which are not under government control, which can be protected. there's aid organizations working there with no problems at all. i think we should be there. this country, wolf, is key to the middle east. if it collapses into chaos, worst case scenario, we truly are in trouble. i think we need to know how bad it is right now. we have to put people on the ground in touch with the syrian opposition to determine what's going on. >> all right. fran townsend,...
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government? >> i think that she's scared of a bunch of things, i think she's scared to find herself as the person who sort of kicked the hornet's nest and started this thing off. she's scared, she says, of, you know, that maybe this guy is now in big trouble and could lose his job and would want to retaliate against her. she says this is a huge deal, and you know, i think that this is, you know, this is just a society where often for good reason there's been reasons to be afraid of authority and, you know, government security apparatus. so there's just this sort of, she's afraid that somebody might want to do something to her. >> i have been to cartegena several times, is this a place where one would go to specifically meet one where you could go and hire or was this a discotech where lots of people would go? >> there's been a lot of clubs named in news reports and stuff. a lot of these clubs are literally who are houses, dressed up -- not even dressed up. but someone's bar and various abbreviate
government? >> i think that she's scared of a bunch of things, i think she's scared to find herself as the person who sort of kicked the hornet's nest and started this thing off. she's scared, she says, of, you know, that maybe this guy is now in big trouble and could lose his job and would want to retaliate against her. she says this is a huge deal, and you know, i think that this is, you know, this is just a society where often for good reason there's been reasons to be afraid of...
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a lot of legal experts believe the government's case is weak and they won't bring it back to court. he was accused of violating campaign finance laws by using money from two wealthy donors while he was running for president in 2008. the daughter they conceived is now four years old. the trial testimony was filled with intimate, embarrassing details. edwards was about as unsympathetic a defendant as they come. they argued the money was a gift, not a campaign contribution. he used the money to hide it from his dying wife. joining me are three jurors. david rashan, ladonna foster and cindy acquaro. all three of you believe he was guilty on some of the charges. what did you think he was guilty of, do you know? >> as it related to him being guilty, the charges were very clearly defined by the prosecution and the instructions were defined by the judge. so we applied the rule of law based on the judge, judge eagles, and also the evidence that was able to support at least my opinion in some of the cases where there was guilt. >> so you think he did do something wrong but they just couldn't
a lot of legal experts believe the government's case is weak and they won't bring it back to court. he was accused of violating campaign finance laws by using money from two wealthy donors while he was running for president in 2008. the daughter they conceived is now four years old. the trial testimony was filled with intimate, embarrassing details. edwards was about as unsympathetic a defendant as they come. they argued the money was a gift, not a campaign contribution. he used the money to...
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then he said, no, i don't trust the chinese government. threats have been made. we need to get out of here. the ambassador said they are going to continue to talk to try to negotiate something. but here's the problem. to actually get asylum, he needs to be on u.s. ground. that could be the embassy itself. the one that he walked away from 24 hours ago. >> appreciate it. be careful. it's friday in china on the screen there. we're still blacked out being censored in china. it just went to black when stan began his report. secretary clinton heads to bangladesh on saturday. i spoke to david gerken about this. >> the honor of the united states is at stake with its handling of mr. chen. how so? >> the united states has long been one of the foremost advocates for human rights. we stood up to the soviet union. we stood up in regards to china. of course, the united states relationships were taking place with china in a broad array of issues. but this one is so simple and straight forward. it's about the life of a hero who is blind, who escaped from chinese authorities. mos
then he said, no, i don't trust the chinese government. threats have been made. we need to get out of here. the ambassador said they are going to continue to talk to try to negotiate something. but here's the problem. to actually get asylum, he needs to be on u.s. ground. that could be the embassy itself. the one that he walked away from 24 hours ago. >> appreciate it. be careful. it's friday in china on the screen there. we're still blacked out being censored in china. it just went to...
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. >> poorly designed for a government takeover of our health care system. >> the reforms -- the reforms i'm proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally. [ audience member shouts "you lie" ] >> that's not true. >> you don't see obama brow beaten. he might say, those republicans are unbelievable. but he constantly feels he's child of destiny. that confidence is his strong suit. it also can lead you to overthinking you can move mountains when mountains move very slowly. >> as the bill sat in congress -- >> no more obama! no more obama! >> -- rage exploded across the country. >> this is a vehicle to take us down a path of total socialism and totalitarianism. >> when it came to explaining health care, the president seemed to play the role of professor in chief. >> he seems to lack that emotional bit when he's talking about the politics. he's very wonkish. which surprises people. because on the campaign trail, he seemed to be a different person. >> in a final blow, a crucial democratic seat passed into republican hands. >> ted kennedy's seat in the u.s. senate, which he had occu
. >> poorly designed for a government takeover of our health care system. >> the reforms -- the reforms i'm proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally. [ audience member shouts "you lie" ] >> that's not true. >> you don't see obama brow beaten. he might say, those republicans are unbelievable. but he constantly feels he's child of destiny. that confidence is his strong suit. it also can lead you to overthinking you can move mountains when...
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the third agency of government i would -- i would do away with education -- the -- i -- commerce. and, let's see, and the -- oops. ♪ ♪ >> and best comeback no matter which party you like, arizona congress member gabrielle giffords, shot in the head, she survives and so much more. >> the great miracle of this year is that by the end of the year gabrielle giffords was able to do a television interview. what an incredible recovery and comeback that was. >> when we come back, the very best of television. the internet, goofy gadgets and much more. >> uh-oh, gotta go? no worries. forever lazy has zipper patches in front and back for great escapes. >> including the worst way to cuddle up. >> i am batman, and i do bat things. >> the best way to boss folks around and turtleman comes out of his shell. >> just like crocodile dundee. i have no knowledge of the outside world. i just want you to know that's where i stand right there, right there. >>> it's all of the best, all the worst 2011. welcome. i understand you need a little help with your mortgage, want to avoid foreclosure. smart mo
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the government managed to bring down this live feed. they had other cameras set up that managed to get the images and message out. >> more than 100 people killed today in syria. more than 100 people. dozens more died yesterday. dozens more will die tomorrow. the children will die. tonight, marie colvin's mother waits for her daughter to final, finally come home. i spoke with christian a me amar at abc news. when you hear the syrian government warning journalists not to go in and report in unsafe and turbulent conditions when they are the ones that created the conditions, it's just one of the things they have said. >> it is. the government doesn't want independent journalists going in and reporting what they are seeing. in bosnia they snuck in. it's the only way to do it if we cannot get in independently. it's what marie and remi gave their lives for. it is to get to the truth. it is so difficult in these circumstances. >> we have a situation where a number of reporters there are asking for some sort of evacuation to get out. it's basica
the government managed to bring down this live feed. they had other cameras set up that managed to get the images and message out. >> more than 100 people killed today in syria. more than 100 people. dozens more died yesterday. dozens more will die tomorrow. the children will die. tonight, marie colvin's mother waits for her daughter to final, finally come home. i spoke with christian a me amar at abc news. when you hear the syrian government warning journalists not to go in and report in...
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now as government is shrinking, there's more of a problem. unfortunately, it requires the work of cnn and other reporters to bring to light, sometimes it's almost embarrassment that causes them to go forward. so there really is a lack of oversight and a need for more ins forment. >> i'm sure you're concerned people at home are listening and saying maybe i shouldn't donate. maybe it makes them afraid to donate. what do you say to them? >> for every horrible story, there's a great story and fantastic charities. the united way of westchester, connecticut, is involved and they're having the community help where the money goes. you have save the children, a whole lot of organizations out there that have a track record, a reputation. they do wonderful work. don't despair. please just do a little research and don't just give on impulse. >> all right, ken berger, appreciate your time tonight. thank you. >> sure. >> and just a note from a local official in newtown. she said the town has received so many gifts since the tragedy that the post office and
now as government is shrinking, there's more of a problem. unfortunately, it requires the work of cnn and other reporters to bring to light, sometimes it's almost embarrassment that causes them to go forward. so there really is a lack of oversight and a need for more ins forment. >> i'm sure you're concerned people at home are listening and saying maybe i shouldn't donate. maybe it makes them afraid to donate. what do you say to them? >> for every horrible story, there's a great...
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let's get back to governing. let's stop the games up here and get back to governing. >> how much of this is about politics for you? your critics are saying you're going to be up for re-election in 2014, don't want to be a top republican target. is that fair? >> i know people say that. i wouldn't say that that's particularly fair. i mean, that was not my motivation. i wasn't trying to position myself there. i have voted for increased taxes on millionaires. i think millionaires should pay their fair share. i have no mental reservation about that. but trying to do it right now in this circumstances didn't make sense to me. we should do it as part of a larger package. i've supported it with a larger package before. but we need to get back to focus on our deficit. we need to connect to the deficit and do deficit reduction. >> you are, though, in an awkward position. i mean, you really are the last national democrat standing in a red state like arkansas. >> well, i am -- let's see. there's two of us in our delegation.
let's get back to governing. let's stop the games up here and get back to governing. >> how much of this is about politics for you? your critics are saying you're going to be up for re-election in 2014, don't want to be a top republican target. is that fair? >> i know people say that. i wouldn't say that that's particularly fair. i mean, that was not my motivation. i wasn't trying to position myself there. i have voted for increased taxes on millionaires. i think millionaires should...
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the third thing, if the government wants to ensure contraceptives are able to everyone, the government can in other legal ways such as through the tax and spend clause. they don't have to force this down the throats against religious organizations, their faith-based prince p principle. >> i'm still not totally certain how if the compromise would violate that because the insurance company not the religious institution. i understand your point that's not yet law, but i don't understand why that would be a problem. >> let me be clear. >> okay, make it clear, please. >> there are many hospitals for one right here in austin, texas, a catholic hospital, that is self-insured. that hospital is going to have to provide those services for free or come out of pocket and pay for them. those that are not self-insured are still going to bear the burden in providing the project. >> i understand the self-insurance point. seven attorneys are behind the lawsuit. they're all republican. is this political? >> it is not at all. there are 26 who sued the administration for the lawsuit itself. they happen to
the third thing, if the government wants to ensure contraceptives are able to everyone, the government can in other legal ways such as through the tax and spend clause. they don't have to force this down the throats against religious organizations, their faith-based prince p principle. >> i'm still not totally certain how if the compromise would violate that because the insurance company not the religious institution. i understand your point that's not yet law, but i don't understand why...
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mao back, post president of egypt does have people who are still loyal to him, many people within the government itself. i don't think we'll be seeing him doing hard labor out in the yard as he carries out this sentence, jonathan. >> senior international correspondent and cairo bureau chief ben wedeman watching an extraordinary day outside of the court along with us. and for our viewers in the united states on cnn usa, we have been wanting to culmination of the trial against hosni mubarak. on and off again at times which ended with a guilty verdict of egypt's longtime leader and a sentence behind bars. his sons were kuwaited, many of his colleagues were inquited. through all the months of the arab spring, there have been extraordinary days, extraordinary changes, many egyptians never thought their president would face justice. many thought in trial, on trial he would never be found guilty. hosni mubarak found guilty and sentenced at age 84 to life behind bars. our viewers in the united states. we'll return now to regular programming. >>> i'm susan hendricks with a fierce bulletin. a storm poundi
mao back, post president of egypt does have people who are still loyal to him, many people within the government itself. i don't think we'll be seeing him doing hard labor out in the yard as he carries out this sentence, jonathan. >> senior international correspondent and cairo bureau chief ben wedeman watching an extraordinary day outside of the court along with us. and for our viewers in the united states on cnn usa, we have been wanting to culmination of the trial against hosni...
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and now as the government is shrinking, there's even more of a problem. unfortunately, it requires the work of cnn and other investigative reporters to bring this to light. it's almost embarrassment that sometimes drives the government to get involved. so there really is a lack of oversight there. there's a need for far more enforcement. >> i'm sure you're concerned people at home are listening and saying maybe i shouldn't donate. this might make them afraid to donate. what do you say to those people? >> for every horrible story, there are inspirational stories and fantastic charities. this n this case the united way of westchester -- western connecticut, excuse me, is involved and having the community select where the funds are going to go. you have save the children. donors choose is a great organization. there's a whole lot of organizations out there that have a track record, a reputation. they do wonderful work. don't despair. please just do a little research and don't just give on impulse. >> ken berger, appreciate your time tonight. thank you. >> an
and now as the government is shrinking, there's even more of a problem. unfortunately, it requires the work of cnn and other investigative reporters to bring this to light. it's almost embarrassment that sometimes drives the government to get involved. so there really is a lack of oversight there. there's a need for far more enforcement. >> i'm sure you're concerned people at home are listening and saying maybe i shouldn't donate. this might make them afraid to donate. what do you say to...
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the bounty is offered by a pakistani government minister. the producer of the film, nakoula basseley nakoula is said to be in hiding. the dtsz threat is not backed by the pakistan's government, but the minister is inviting the al qaeda and taliban to help with what he calls a noble deed. recognized by one of america's fiercest enemies, hezbollah, one hezbollah politician said that nakoula basseley nakoula's film was made to be released to a wide audience in the west. >>> and at least 166 people killed today in syria, with government forces showing aleppo and the damascus suburbs. this comes as leaders of the rebel free syria army are moving into the turkey territory. it has many soldiers who defected from president al-assad's army to fight the regime. >>> and a man at the bronx zoo now in critical condition. a tiger bit the man several times after he leaped from the zoo's mono rail car into the pit. the rescue crews used help to push him away from the man. the zoo's director says the tiger won't be put down because the tiger didn't do anythi
the bounty is offered by a pakistani government minister. the producer of the film, nakoula basseley nakoula is said to be in hiding. the dtsz threat is not backed by the pakistan's government, but the minister is inviting the al qaeda and taliban to help with what he calls a noble deed. recognized by one of america's fiercest enemies, hezbollah, one hezbollah politician said that nakoula basseley nakoula's film was made to be released to a wide audience in the west. >>> and at least...
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government is going broke. the taxpayers are going broke. our children are going broke. >> then stop giving money to rich people, ari. stop giving the money away then. >> and there haven't been any tax cuts passed. i don't know why hilary is saying give it away. president obama extended the tax rates for all americans not just one bracket. all americans. >> hathey haven't been passed because -- >> we're all in deficits, we're all in debt. we're going broke. >> hilary, final note. >> ari is filibustering the discussion here. but the republicans' plans and mitt romney's plan is going to increase the tax cuts to give more money away. if the republicans would worry about the federal budget they'd focus on pure spending cuts. but that's not their agenda. their agenda is to eliminate federal programs for the needy while they give their friends a tax cut. >> it's called trying to achieve growth which is something we haven't had for three years. >> ari, hilary, appreciate it. let us know what you think. we're on facebook, google plus. i'll be tweeti
government is going broke. the taxpayers are going broke. our children are going broke. >> then stop giving money to rich people, ari. stop giving the money away then. >> and there haven't been any tax cuts passed. i don't know why hilary is saying give it away. president obama extended the tax rates for all americans not just one bracket. all americans. >> hathey haven't been passed because -- >> we're all in deficits, we're all in debt. we're going broke. >>...
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even though his government still pays for their school books. classes are still in session here at schools in opposition-controlled syria. and in a bizarre twist, the teachers here who are afraid to appear on cameras, they said despite all the fighting they get their salaries every month from the syrian government. on a country road, we find a band of syrian rebels making a show of force. many of these fighters from the so-called free syrian army are defectors from the syrian security forces. >> we want freedom. our blood is less for these mountains, for freedom. our blood is cheap. >> reporter: the fighters have a prisoner. a 19-year-old boy they intercepted as he was on his way to perform his mandatory military service. and the commander shows the documents to prove it. the prisoner gets an ultimatum. if you want your freedom, defect. the boy renounces the government and agrees to join the rebels. not so voluntary rebel recruit in a conflict that has no end in sight. >> and ivan watson joins me now. during egypt and the square, we saw differen
even though his government still pays for their school books. classes are still in session here at schools in opposition-controlled syria. and in a bizarre twist, the teachers here who are afraid to appear on cameras, they said despite all the fighting they get their salaries every month from the syrian government. on a country road, we find a band of syrian rebels making a show of force. many of these fighters from the so-called free syrian army are defectors from the syrian security forces....
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and it's federal government responsibility to control it. by the way, president obama has put more boots on the ground on the mexican border than any president since woodrow wilson was chasing poncho vilaa. he has deported more people in three years than president bush in eight. the truth is, the -- if mitt romney were concerned about stemming illy immigration, he would be supporting barack obama. >> supporters of the 1070 are saying the tough laws like in arizona have discouraged illegal immigration. >> exactly right. >> oh, the recession has. there are no more jobs. that means mitt romney was wrong when people come here for handouts. no, they don't. they come to work. now there's no more work, so they're not coming anymore. i think president obama's boots on the ground has certainly helped. i don't know, i don't live in arizona, so i can't say. but it seems to be an overbroad law and seems to be particularly, i think, risky in terms of civil rights. >> i want to give you the final comment. >> none of these states shouldn't have to take any
and it's federal government responsibility to control it. by the way, president obama has put more boots on the ground on the mexican border than any president since woodrow wilson was chasing poncho vilaa. he has deported more people in three years than president bush in eight. the truth is, the -- if mitt romney were concerned about stemming illy immigration, he would be supporting barack obama. >> supporters of the 1070 are saying the tough laws like in arizona have discouraged illegal...
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it's about the role of government in americans' lives. lower taxes versus more of a social safety net. and every time they come close to a deal, it falls apart because they have this fundamental disagreement about ideas. that's how we got here. they cannot agree on this basic notionation over this idealogical divide in america. >> what happens next? how likely it is we will go over the fiscal cliff. i'm curious what the mood is like in washington, d.c. right now? >> there's an infinitesimal improvement in washington because of the meeting today, but i still would say the odds, the people placing bets in this town still expect that the nation will go over the fiscal cliff. still a little more hope than when we woke up this morning, but no one is counting on being off on new year's eve. >> jessica, thanks. more now on the raw politics with "new york times" columnist raffle, and cornell belcher. the president said he wanted to see a straight up or down vote. as we mentioned, that will happen on monday in the senate. he could lose that up or
it's about the role of government in americans' lives. lower taxes versus more of a social safety net. and every time they come close to a deal, it falls apart because they have this fundamental disagreement about ideas. that's how we got here. they cannot agree on this basic notionation over this idealogical divide in america. >> what happens next? how likely it is we will go over the fiscal cliff. i'm curious what the mood is like in washington, d.c. right now? >> there's an...
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the federal government's weather experts say we can expect normal hurricane season which expects 9 to 15 named storms and 1 to 3 major hurricanes. right now they're watching an area of disturbed weather off florida which could be the second named hurricane of the season. bud may be the mexican coast by friday. and elton john is out of the hospital after he became ill during a performance in las vegas last weekend. the pop idol did undergo treatment for a respiratory infection at cedar sinai medical center in los angeles where his doctors recommend he rest for the next seven days to recover and prevent further damage. he has canceled his remaining shows at the coliseum in las vegas but is planning to return in october to perform 11 concerts. >>> and the folks at harvard's alumni association are apologizing for publishing an updated profile of one of the members of 1962, ted kaczynski, unibomber updated his profile to list his occupation as prisoner. in the award seconds he wrote, eight life sentences. his clearly are not amused. >> the families, i can understand not being amused. >> it
the federal government's weather experts say we can expect normal hurricane season which expects 9 to 15 named storms and 1 to 3 major hurricanes. right now they're watching an area of disturbed weather off florida which could be the second named hurricane of the season. bud may be the mexican coast by friday. and elton john is out of the hospital after he became ill during a performance in las vegas last weekend. the pop idol did undergo treatment for a respiratory infection at cedar sinai...
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we have changed and we're not going to take that -- we're not going to wait for the government. we're going to take things in our hands and we're going to lead the government into certain position that is required for egypt. >> reporter: there is roughly 500 protesters here. they made a seven-hour journey from cairo. now they lined up down the street. each of them are showing their identifications to security forces and then heading into gaza. we have asked them when do you think you'll come back? they say, we don't know. we're just happy we're going in. are you scared? >> yeah, i mean, absolutely i'm scared. you hear bombs. you don't know what you're going in there for, but i think that's -- i think that's what we got to do. you have to be scared and overcome that fear by going in there. >> reporter: as more demonstrators continue to file into gaza, back in cairo, the arab league, a group of 22 arab states has announced that on tuesday they're going to send in more than two dozen arab foreign ministers into gaza. this is part of the arab league's push to publicly stand with the
we have changed and we're not going to take that -- we're not going to wait for the government. we're going to take things in our hands and we're going to lead the government into certain position that is required for egypt. >> reporter: there is roughly 500 protesters here. they made a seven-hour journey from cairo. now they lined up down the street. each of them are showing their identifications to security forces and then heading into gaza. we have asked them when do you think you'll...
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. >>> the syrian government is making yet another promise. the regime has agreed to a united nations peace plan. what we're hearing and seeing is a different action. that's next. [ male announcer ] if you believe the mayan calendar, on december 21st, polar shifts will reverse the earth's gravitational pull and hurtle us all into space, which would render retirement planning unnecessary. but say the sun rises on december 22nd and you still need to retire, td ameritrade's investment consultants can help you build a plan that fits your life. we'll even throw in up to $600 when you open a new account or roll over an old 401(k). so who's in control now, mayans? [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communities... america's beverage companies have created a wide range of new choices. developing smaller portion sizes and more low- & no-calorie beverages... adding clear calorie labels so you know exactly what you're choosing... and in schools, replacing full-calorie soft drinks with lower-calorie options. with more choices a
. >>> the syrian government is making yet another promise. the regime has agreed to a united nations peace plan. what we're hearing and seeing is a different action. that's next. [ male announcer ] if you believe the mayan calendar, on december 21st, polar shifts will reverse the earth's gravitational pull and hurtle us all into space, which would render retirement planning unnecessary. but say the sun rises on december 22nd and you still need to retire, td ameritrade's investment...
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is it with the government? is it with the rebels? is it impossible to tell? >> reporter: clearly, the rebels have gotten some momentum and a push and a bonus from their side after this incredible bombing on wednesday that killed now four senior officials in the syrian government, the defense minister, the deputy defense minister, the head of the national security bureau, who died of wounds yesterday, it was announced on syrian state tv, and notably, the brother-in-law of the syrian president himself, bashar al assad. now, what's interesting is that there was a state funeral for these officials on friday, but the syrian president and his brother were not at the funeral, according to syrian state media, even though their brother-in-law was one of the people that was buried there. that's either a sign that they don't feel safe to go out, that they're worried for their own safety, or perhaps they're not in the capital anymore. >> cnn's ivan watson. well, more details emerging on james holmes, the man suspected in the colorado shootings. we'll hear from people who
is it with the government? is it with the rebels? is it impossible to tell? >> reporter: clearly, the rebels have gotten some momentum and a push and a bonus from their side after this incredible bombing on wednesday that killed now four senior officials in the syrian government, the defense minister, the deputy defense minister, the head of the national security bureau, who died of wounds yesterday, it was announced on syrian state tv, and notably, the brother-in-law of the syrian...
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has the government been truthful with all of these facts? and that simply is what the families of those killed have been asking. tell us the truth, and stop trying to score political points along the way. the mother of shaun smith, computer expert, talked with anderson cooper in an exclusive interview. >> i don't -- please, don't give me any baloney that comes through with this political stuff. i don't want political stuff. you can keep your political. just tell me the truth. what happened? and i still don't know. in fact, today i just heard something more that -- that he died of smoke inhalation. i don't even know if that's true or not. i don't know where -- i look at tv, and i see bloody handprints on walls. thinking, my god, is that my son's? i don't know if he was shot. i don't know -- i don't know. they haven't told me anything. they're still studying it, and the things that they are telling me are just outright lies. >> it wasn't just pat smith, either. the sister of glen dori, the former navy s.e.a.l. that died that night after trying
has the government been truthful with all of these facts? and that simply is what the families of those killed have been asking. tell us the truth, and stop trying to score political points along the way. the mother of shaun smith, computer expert, talked with anderson cooper in an exclusive interview. >> i don't -- please, don't give me any baloney that comes through with this political stuff. i don't want political stuff. you can keep your political. just tell me the truth. what...
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government, u.s. intelligence rechs out to this man because he could have some valuable information about the iranian government. he is an insider, an mahmoud ahmadinejad insider. they probably wouldn't bring him to overseas trips if they didn't trust him. so company have some valuable intelligence for the u.s. government. >> i imagine that's quite true because this is somebody who has been right by his side, mahmoud ahmadinejad's side. if he's the photographer i imagine he's seen a lot of what this man does and what mahmoud ahmadinejad is capable of. be very interesting to know what kind of intelligence they get from him. tell us about the family. i under they fled the country. are they in trouble? >> reporte there are reports that they fled and that's always a concern when it comes to iranian dicy dents, iranians 0 who seek asylum. over the years there's been many photographers, film makers, journalist, artists claiming they have been persecuted and threatened. oftentimes their families are in dange
government, u.s. intelligence rechs out to this man because he could have some valuable information about the iranian government. he is an insider, an mahmoud ahmadinejad insider. they probably wouldn't bring him to overseas trips if they didn't trust him. so company have some valuable intelligence for the u.s. government. >> i imagine that's quite true because this is somebody who has been right by his side, mahmoud ahmadinejad's side. if he's the photographer i imagine he's seen a lot...
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rockets are come into israel and the longer range missiles coming into jerusalem, i think the israeli government will react, i don't think they want to. i'm sure they don't want to go into that area that anderson just described as very heavily populated, very dense, one of the most densely populated areas in the world. they point out that 1,000 rockets and missiles have been launched from gaza since last wednesday when this situation really escalated. and if it continues, they say they're going to have no choice. but i think they're willing to give it another 48 hours or to, maybe a little bit longer to see if the diplomacy can work and some sort of cease fire can be achie achieved. if it's not achieved, israeli -- >> how big was the onslaught today in southern israel? >> the iron dome seems to be working very well. when these rockets or these missiles go after populated areas, or strategic targets, political targets if you will, they have got about a 90% success ratio so far. they don't use these anti-missile systems if it looks like the missile is going to go into a nonpopulate area, a rural a
rockets are come into israel and the longer range missiles coming into jerusalem, i think the israeli government will react, i don't think they want to. i'm sure they don't want to go into that area that anderson just described as very heavily populated, very dense, one of the most densely populated areas in the world. they point out that 1,000 rockets and missiles have been launched from gaza since last wednesday when this situation really escalated. and if it continues, they say they're going...
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governments on whether the attacks were replanned. you interviewed the libyan prime minister earlier today. what can you tell us? >> the prime minister was telling us they do believe this was a preplanned attack, this was not a spontaneous event that did take place. they are saying so far, eight people are in custody who were directly linked to this attack and that they are in pursuit of others, especially in pursuit of the leadership. however, those individuals are a -- are not linked to one particular group, rather they are something of a coalition of individuals with different affiliati affiliations, all of them having this extremist vein running within them but they are individuals who are loosely banded together. the government in hot pursuit at this time, telling us they are determined to bring them to justice. >> arwa, is there anyone there saying the attack could have been prevented? >> at this point in time, the libyan government, the prime minister himself is saying no, this could not have been prevented at this stage. but s
governments on whether the attacks were replanned. you interviewed the libyan prime minister earlier today. what can you tell us? >> the prime minister was telling us they do believe this was a preplanned attack, this was not a spontaneous event that did take place. they are saying so far, eight people are in custody who were directly linked to this attack and that they are in pursuit of others, especially in pursuit of the leadership. however, those individuals are a -- are not linked to...
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we've seen video on syrian state tv showing bodies there on the ground, the syrian government for its part is saying that there was a battle in this area that they went in, that they captured and killed numerous terrorists. we should add that terrorist is the term that the syrian government uses to describe rebel opposition fighters. particularly gruesome. we're talking about a death toll that was reported yesterday of at least 397 people. that's according to the local coordination committees. that's the highest one-day death toll they reported since the conflict began in syria nearly two years ago and in that time, we should mention, over 40,000 people have been killed. alison. >> it really is invecredible. calling for a cease-fire. yesterday the bloodiest day yet. either possibility either side will actually lay down their guns? >> well, it looks less and less likely as each day goes by. this past week we've seen a fleury of diplomatic activity. then he went to russia yesterday. he was meeting with russian foreign minister. russia is one of the key players of what goes on in syria b
we've seen video on syrian state tv showing bodies there on the ground, the syrian government for its part is saying that there was a battle in this area that they went in, that they captured and killed numerous terrorists. we should add that terrorist is the term that the syrian government uses to describe rebel opposition fighters. particularly gruesome. we're talking about a death toll that was reported yesterday of at least 397 people. that's according to the local coordination committees....
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and it's government regulation. forget it. if anybody had to deal with the dep and the building departments of new jersey, it takes you two ye years. all the wealthy people i know are going to take their money and run. >> listen, i hope things do improve for you there. it is really a terrible situation and just so difficult getting around and surviving day-to-day. john saaddy, thank you very much. >> you're welcome. >>> i know this sounds like a stretch, but stay with me here. what does the hit tv show "breaking bad" about a family running the meth lab have in common with the debt. he'll explain, next. 95% of people who tried it agreed that it relieved their headache fast. visit fastreliefchallenge.com today for a special trial offer. visit fastreliefchallenge.com the wheels of progress. seems they haven't been moving much lately. but things are starting to turn around because of business people like you. and regions is here to help. with the experience and service to keep things rolling. from business loans to cash management
and it's government regulation. forget it. if anybody had to deal with the dep and the building departments of new jersey, it takes you two ye years. all the wealthy people i know are going to take their money and run. >> listen, i hope things do improve for you there. it is really a terrible situation and just so difficult getting around and surviving day-to-day. john saaddy, thank you very much. >> you're welcome. >>> i know this sounds like a stretch, but stay with me...
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he fathered four children, she say, and two were born in government hospitals. bin laden was killed during that navy s.e.a.l. raid, is -- s.e.a.l. team 6. alison, what's the story on a breach of credit cards? >> the information is a little bit short on details, but what we have learned is that a payment processing firm that actually processes the credit cards may have been subject of a data breach. we're not sure which one, but we're heard it could have been global payments. their shares were halted. now sharapovas are trading again. what visa and mastercard are saying is possibly this could have compromised credit and deb fwit card information on major credit card brands. so not just mastercard or visa, but it could be other credit cards as well. as well as we don't know how many people are affected. one thing they did say is they're reaching out to credit card issuers. that includes banks, department stores, and alerting them to this possible breach. brooke? >> let us know. of course, the big question is how can people know if their information is breached. ma
he fathered four children, she say, and two were born in government hospitals. bin laden was killed during that navy s.e.a.l. raid, is -- s.e.a.l. team 6. alison, what's the story on a breach of credit cards? >> the information is a little bit short on details, but what we have learned is that a payment processing firm that actually processes the credit cards may have been subject of a data breach. we're not sure which one, but we're heard it could have been global payments. their shares...
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. >> it's not a mandate on government to provide health insurance, it's a mandate on individuals to purchase it. >> reporter: once in office, the president pushed hard to sell the plan to the country. >> we need health care reform because it's essential to our economic future. >> reporter: and to congress. >> the time for bickering is over. the time for games has passed. >> reporter: but the time for bickering has only just begun. and begun. and in one dramatic moment, some argue reached a new low. >> the reforms i'm proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally. >> you lie! >> reporter: republican congressman joe wilson shouted the feelings of many americans, some of whom joined the tea party in protesting what they dubbed obamacare, as intrusive and illegal. now the supreme court is hearing arguments on several parts of the new law, including the individual mandate that requires all americans to purchase insurance. >> health care touches every single american, every single family. >> reporter: william galston served in the clinton white house and is now at the brookings institu
. >> it's not a mandate on government to provide health insurance, it's a mandate on individuals to purchase it. >> reporter: once in office, the president pushed hard to sell the plan to the country. >> we need health care reform because it's essential to our economic future. >> reporter: and to congress. >> the time for bickering is over. the time for games has passed. >> reporter: but the time for bickering has only just begun. and begun. and in one...